Home Economics.

It seems there never is "enough time" to get our meals prepared correctly to get the proper nutrients that our bodies need. However, it is possible to make sensible healthy meals in just a few minutes. The first thing(s) I emphasize as a must have in every kitchen is glassware not plastic tupperware. From water bottles to the lining of food tins, the chemical BPA is present in most plastics. BPA is what’s known as a suspected endocrine disruptor this basically means it can mimic the body’s hormone system and potentially create reproductive health problems, with possible links to cancer. So, people add some class and get some glass!
The whole idea in having glassware is so that you can prepare food and store it for a couple of days. How great would it be to actually still enjoy a healthy meal that you know how, when and who prepared it. Having enough food prepared for a couple of days can save you money ( for some glassware!) In comparison to eating out on a day to day basis which can drain your wallet, lead to poor eating choices and sometimes not worth the experience.

Eating healthy does not have to be a challenge and does not need to be costly. There is a difference between eating and being hungry. Try to start your day with breakfast in your stomach. It is definitely the most important meal of the day and gets the wheels turning. Limit your meals to three balanced meals. Snack sensibly, drink water, avoid unnecessary salt and sugar as most foods already own these properties naturally, Importantly stay hydrated! The human adult body is made up of 55-60% water. Incorporate some exercise even something as simple as walking is great extender of life! Smile and laugh more it reduces calories and relaxes the muscles of the face.

Even though all foods are important, I have a list of foods that I hold up on a pedestal because of how much our bodies benefit from them. The three main basic vegetables that are easily accessible and affordable year round are collard greens, red onions, and tomatoes. All vegetables are good for you unless of course you have allergic reactions or simply just do not like the taste. In those instances you can find a way to make the vegetables more appealing to your pallet example: use variety of spices and get creative. Remember the more green leafy vegetables you eat the better!


Wednesday, January 30, 2013

SHEA YOURSELF UP!

The fat of the nut of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is the source of Shea butter. For centuries women in Africa have indulged in the use of Shea Butter as a beauty regimen for the skin and hair as well as a cooking aid. Yes! you can eat Shea Butter.In some parts of the world, manufacturers add Shea butter to margarine.

Shea butter contains several derivatives of cinnamic acid, a compound common to cinnamon and balsam trees.It also contains vitamins A, E, as well as catechins ( plant antioxidants found also in green tea). There is evidence to suggest that cinnamic acid esters in Shea fat to help oleic, stearic, palmitic and linolenic acids. These oil-soluble components are nonsaponifiable, meaning they do not undergo saponification or convert to soap when introduced to an alkali.
prevent skin damage from ultraviolet radiation.The healing qualities of Shea butter are due to the presence of several fatty acids and plant sterols.Shea butter possesses a significantly greater nonsaponifiable fraction than most other nut oils and fats, which lends the substance greater healing potential for the skin.
Women can benefit from it during and after pregnancy to get rid of stretch marks.

 Did you also know that Shea Butter has been used in Africa for years to soften and condition leather and wood? Musicians use it to improve the flexibility of leather tuning straps and  pitch timbre of animal skin drums and other percussion instruments.
Shea butter is available in different grades, which depend on the extraction method. For best results, unrefined Shea butter, or grade A is preferred. If you have a known allergy to other tree nuts, you may experience a reaction to Shea butter. Consult your physician or allergist before using this product, if this is the case. Remember Shea Yourself up from your head to your toes, nobody likes the feeling of "Crusty Knees."

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